Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Later Model is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The GX-10 was announced 3 years prior to the WX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX-10 matches up versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony WX1
GX-10 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung GX-10
WX1 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 35 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX1
GX-10 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 has got outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Samsung GX-10 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 versus the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and WX1 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and WX1.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GX-10 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older GX-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-09-21 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793g (1.75 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $850 | $149 |